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o     SoarTech, Big Nerd Ranch and BGI, LLC. propose to build an innovative electronic kneeboard (EKB) solution. The EKB is designed to fit the human factors needs of F/A-18 pilots and reduce heads-down time through the employment of several clever Artifical Intelligence components. The EKB will be highly configurable, extensible, and have a consistent and professional look and feel.

Voice phishing ("vishing") is an increasingly serious threat that cost victims over $46 billion in 2016. Attackers pose as trusted callers using impersonation, voice mimicry, speech synthesis, voice conversion, Caller ID spoofing, and other techniques. Once victims trust the caller, the perpetrator can engage in fraudulent and criminal activities leading to financial losses and security breaches. ...

In Phase I Navitas demonstrated a novel high capacity anode material based on reinforced microporous silicon alloy. The key innovation in this project is a process that produces a microporous silicon reinforced by a small weight fraction of electrochemically inert ceramic. This process is scalable and uses low-cost reactants and precursors. The ceramic both extends cycle life and enhances safety. ...

The objective of this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) project is to develop a comprehensive RF link analysis tool for modeling air-to-air, air-to-ground, air-to-surface and air-to-satellite tactical communications in a multi-node, physical network environment. The proposed tool will be equipped with a very fast, state-of-the-art, 3D polarimetric ray tracing solver, will interface with co ...

The focus of the Innovative Rendering for Simulation Phase II effort is to implement the proof-of-concept Unified Physics-based Rendering System (UPRS) in order to deliver new capabilities to the modeling and simulation community. UPRS will provide the government with a tailored HW and SW solution optimized for the specific simulation rendering needs. UPRS will be delivered as a Government Open So ...

Parachute Descent Procedure (PDP) training helps Naval aircrew learn and refresh their skills properly maneuvering a parachute to a safe landing, both over-land and over-water. Currently, aviators train PDPs using the “Parachute Descent Virtual Reality Trainer,” which is deficient in several key ways including (1) the inability to view the harness and gear while wearing the included head-mount ...

A challenge for Artificial Intelligence recommenders is explaining their reasoning to users. Humans tend to explain concepts with symbolic narratives, which contrasts the way non-symbolic machine learning represents concepts. This research addresses this challenge by grounding the research in the problem of helping transitioning veterans find relevant careers. The developed prototype will provide ...

To satisfy unmet military needs for multimode day/night digital image sensors, Voxtel is developing a high-dynamic-range visible-sensitive and near-infrared-sensitive single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) digital imager with efficient photon detection, hi...

The U.S. Army wishes to use new aluminum alloy components in next generation vehicles to reduce weight and improve ballistic protection performance. While such components can be fabricated, the Army has not adopted their use because adequate welding technology does not exist for repair in the field. The objective of the R&D in this SBIR is to develop a new type of portable welder capable of perfor ...

Navitas proposes a novel approach to produce high energy, high power lithium batteries. Our innovative approach produces multilayer electrodes with gradient pore structure throughout the thickness of the electrode. Phase I results showed that the graded electrode structure enhanced lithium ion transport. The innovative electrodes were fabricated using water-based coating process. Phase I individua ...